The chill wind whipping off Lake Superior feels colder tonight, knowing a ghost is walking among us. Shaoyun Wang, a name whispered now in hushed tones between federal agents, is a woman who allegedly greased the gears of terror. Not with bullets or bombs, but with oil. Millions of barrels of it, funneled through the U.S. financial system, destined for the coffers of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. They say she’s an oil trader, but that’s a clean label for a dirty business. A business that allegedly moved over a hundred million dollars, fueling a regime that sponsors chaos across the globe.
Wang, born in Zhejiang, China in 1969, is described as 5’8”, around 140 pounds, with dark brown eyes and black hair. A face that could blend into any crowd, a fact that makes her current disappearance all the more unsettling. She’s operating somewhere in Minnesota, a state known for its quiet lakes and even quieter secrets. But don’t mistake the scenery for safety. This isn’t a case of petty theft or local squabbles. This is international intrigue, a shadow war waged with money and oil, and Wang is allegedly right in the thick of it. The feds believe she and her associates were building a pipeline to bypass sanctions, effectively giving Iran a financial lifeline.
The implications are staggering. The IRGC-QF, designated a Foreign Terrorist Organization, doesn’t use oil money for peaceful purposes. It funds instability, supports proxy groups, and spreads its poisonous ideology. Every drop of oil Wang allegedly helped sell is a drop that could fuel conflict, a drop that could cost lives. The FBI isn’t just looking to arrest her; they’re trying to dismantle a network, to choke off the funding for a dangerous organization. And they’re offering a substantial reward for information leading to her capture – up to $15 million, part of the Rewards For Justice Program. A sum that speaks volumes about the seriousness of this case.
This isn’t some abstract geopolitical game. It’s a cold, hard reality playing out on our soil. Wang is a fugitive, a ghost in the machine, and she needs to be found. She may have connections, resources, and the ability to slip across borders, potentially back to China or even to Iran. But someone, somewhere, knows something. A slip of the tongue, a suspicious transaction, a fleeting sighting. Any piece of information, no matter how small, could be the key to bringing her to justice.
If you have any information regarding the whereabouts of Shaoyun Wang, do not approach her. Contact the FBI immediately at 1-800-CALL-FBI or submit your tip online at tips.fbi.gov. The clock is ticking, and the stakes are impossibly high.
🔠Key Facts
| Full Name | Shaoyun Wang |
| Charges | International Emergency Economic Powers Act Violations; Iranian Transactions and Sanctions Regulations; Conspiracy to Commit Money Laundering; Laundering of Monetary Instruments |
| Aliases | None known |
| Date of Birth | June 13, 1969 |
| Race / Sex | asian / Female |
| Nationality | Chinese |
| Height | 5’8″ |
| Weight | 140 lbs |
| Eyes / Hair | brown / black |
| Scars & Marks | None reported |
| Location | Minnesota |
📋 Source: FBI Most Wanted — Shaoyun Wang
If you have information about this fugitive, contact your local FBI field office or submit a tip at tips.fbi.gov.
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